Ladies, it’s time to kick the clichés to the curb, pour yourself a glass of something fabulous, and embrace the glorious, gutsy art of aging disgracefully. That’s right—we’re not fading into the background in beige cardigans and sensible shoes. We’re showing up bold, brilliant, and unapologetically us.

At 64, Vivienne faced a life-altering diagnosis: stage 4 bowel cancer. Born in Invercargill, New Zealand, and now residing in Brisbane, Australia, her experience with the “Big C” has been one of challenge, transformation, and surprising revelations.

Vivienne’s diagnosis came with a daunting prognosis—just a few months to live. What followed was an intense treatment journey, including months of intravenous chemotherapy and combined radiation and oral chemotherapy.

Being followed is unsettling, especially when you're on your own in a strange country. Unfortunately, these situations can happen any time of day, and people may follow with different intentions; from hoping to swipe your belongings to something worse. Staying calm, confident, and prepared can make a real difference, which is why we pulled together a practical guide on how to handle the situation safely.

I was 8 years old when my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer and hospitalized for a month for surgery and post-surgical complications. I worried that she might die and leave me motherless. I also worried that her cancer might be contagious and that I might very well catch it and die as well. I had no one to talk with about my fears. My father was preoccupied with my mother’s illness while...

Erika earned her Master’s in Social Work in 1997 and obtained her Clinical Social Work License in 2006. Before that, Erika’s passion for humanitarian work took her to orphanages and hospitals in developing countries; primarily through Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity. A defining moment in Erika’s journey was meeting Mother Teresa herself in 1993 in Calcutta, India. This is Erika’s story of teaching children and young mothers self-healing through Havening.

Sometime around 11 AM on February 10, 2021, my husband of 30+ years shuffled upstairs from his basement man cave, sat on the couch next to me, and announced that he wanted a divorce. He had already consulted with a divorce attorney and the news came as a rude shock; especially as the announcement was made in front of our 25-year-old daughter, (who promptly burst into tears).

A few minutes later, he walked out of our home for good, his head bowed, averting my gaze, towing his rolling suitcase behind him with a pillow tucked under his arm.

In today’s hyper-connected world, politics seems to find its way into every conversation, news feed, and family gathering. While it’s great to be informed and engaged, political discussions can sometimes spiral into heated debates or leave us feeling overwhelmed. Here’s how to gracefully steer clear of unnecessary political conflicts and reduce anxiety surrounding the topic.

It’s no secret: society has long given men a free pass to date younger women while older women get side-eyed for even thinking about a fling with a younger man. But guess what? The tides are turning, and women over 50 are unapologetically diving into relationships with younger men—and why not? Life is short, and if they’re bringing energy, fun, and flattery, who’s complaining?

Friendships between women can be some of the most powerful and enriching relationships we experience. But jealousy—the green-eyed monster—can sneak in, turning bonds of trust into battlegrounds. Learning to leave the green-eyed monster behind and celebrate the women in our lives for who they are, and what they bring to the table, is all that’s required to make us truly unstoppable.